Leslie Kay
@lesliekay
I am an experienced veterinary technician in surgery and critical care.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a veterinary technician with more than two decades of hands-on small animal medicine experience, focused on surgical support, anesthesia, radiography and critical inpatient care.
I have served in clinical leadership roles—Clinic Manager, Lead Supervising Veterinary Technician and Surgical Technician—training staff and volunteers, managing schedules and inventory, and ensuring accurate medical records and high standards of patient care. I routinely perform IV catheter placement, anesthetic inductions and monitoring, phlebotomy, in-house lab work, radiographs and dental procedures.
I pride myself on clear client communication, compassionate patient care, and the ability to perform reliably in fast-paced and emergency environments; I am authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to relocate.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Veterinary Technician
Folsom Veterinary Clinic
Mar 2022 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Assist veterinarians in surgery, radiology, and exam rooms, providing pre- and post-operative care, anesthesia, phlebotomy and monitoring for hospitalized patients.
Veterinary Technician
Southern Animal Foundation
Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 11 months)
Provide inpatient nursing, perform in-house lab diagnostics and radiographs, maintain surgical suite and execute pre-operative testing including ECGs while managing anesthesia and recovery care.
Clinic Manager / Lead Technician
Big Sky Cares Community Veterinary Clinic
Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)
Managed clinic operations, staffing and volunteer program while ensuring accurate medical records, drug dosing and high-quality client communication and patient care.
Lead Supervising Veterinary Technician
South Monroe Animal Hospital
Apr 2016 - Oct 2020 (4 years 6 months)
Supervised and scheduled veterinary technicians, maintained controlled drug logs and lab equipment, and delivered perioperative nursing care and diagnostic imaging for hospitalized patients.
Veterinary Technician
Animal Aid Society
Feb 2011 - Sep 2012 (1 year 7 months)
Assisted veterinarians with exams and hospitalized patient care, administered medications and fluid therapy, and conducted in-house diagnostics for infectious disease cases.
Head Veterinary Technician
Cole Animal Clinic
Jun 2006 - Aug 2008 (2 years 2 months)
Oversaw hospital inventory and technician scheduling, assisted in surgeries, and provided routine and critical nursing care including radiographs and labwork.
Surgical Veterinary Technician
Biscayne Animal Hospital
Sep 2004 - Jun 2006 (1 year 9 months)
Maintained surgical suite and equipment, performed pre-op testing, IV catheter placement, anesthetic inductions, intubation, monitoring and post-surgical recovery care; assisted with ultrasounds and endoscopy.
Veterinary Technician
VCA Coconut Creek
Apr 2000 - Sep 2004 (4 years 5 months)
Assisted veterinarians in exams and surgery, performed blood draws, IV catheter placements, dentals, radiographs and in-house lab work to support diagnosis and treatment.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NCNorth Florida Community College
Associate's degree, Nursing/Microbiology
2015 - 2018
Completed an Associate's degree in Nursing/Microbiology at North Florida Community College in Madison, FL from January 2015 to May 2018.
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
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